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We're adding some Tennesee Fainting Goats!

Discussion in 'Other Pets & Livestock' started by Solsken Farm, Oct 10, 2008.

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  1. Oct 10, 2008 #1
    Solsken Farm

    Solsken Farm Chillin' With My Peeps

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    My farrier was here today and one of here clients needs to rehome her two fainting goats. 2 girls! I did some maneuvering with my husgand (who is so overrun with chickens, etc) and he gave the okay. We are picking them up Monday. I am SOOOOOOOOOO exicited. We have 3 dwarf nigerians and we love them, but they are whethers.

    So now I can plan for a kid or two.....and some milk and cheese making.

    Anyone have anything to share about them? I will post pics when they arrive. I have wanted one of these for a long time....[​IMG]
     
  3. Oct 10, 2008 #2
    chicken stalker

    chicken stalker TOS Rocks!

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    so jealous.......[​IMG]
     
  5. Oct 10, 2008 #3
    PotterWatch

    PotterWatch My Patronus is a Chicken

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    That's great! I have heard a lot about the breed, they seem like great goats. Can't wait to see pictures!
     
  7. Oct 10, 2008 #4
    KellyHM

    KellyHM Overrun With Chickens

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    I LOVE fainting goats!!! Although they aren't really fainting, but it's funny to see anyways!
     
  9. Oct 10, 2008 #5
    ninjapoodles

    ninjapoodles Sees What You Did There

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    My husband would be very jealous! He loves those goats.
     
  11. Oct 11, 2008 #6
    Chatychick

    Chatychick Chillin' With My Peeps

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    When they get there give them time and patience and maybe they will warm up to you. They are a different type of goat as they are basically a meat goat like a Boer. Some take time and when they see you feeding and petting the others some will warm up. If you breed them I would breed to a Nigi or something small depending on their size. They can be trained to milk but dont have any here. Just take it slow.
     
  13. Oct 11, 2008 #7
    Chatychick

    Chatychick Chillin' With My Peeps

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    When they get there give them time and patience and maybe they will warm up to you. They are a different type of goat as they are basically a meat goat like a Boer. Some take time and when they see you feeding and petting the others some will warm up. If you breed them I would breed to a Nigi or something small depending on their size. They can be trained to milk but dont have any here. Just take it slow.
     
  15. Oct 13, 2008 #8
    ametauss

    ametauss Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Okay, perfect post to ask my stupid question::

    Why have an animal that faints??

    I had an opportunity to get some but didn't because I knew I'd be scared everytime I saw them on their side on the ground that they were dead.....

    Love my pygmies!!!
     
  17. Oct 13, 2008 #9
    miss_jayne

    miss_jayne Lady_Jayne

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    Quote:they don't actually faint, their legs freeze when they are startled and they fall over. no reason to ever panic.
     
  19. Oct 13, 2008 #10
    Chirpy

    Chirpy Balderdash

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    I'm very excited for you! You will love them and since you already have goats you're a step ahead on taking good care of them.

    We will need to see pictures. [​IMG]
     
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